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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 424.98 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 424.98 and 241.86 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 424.98 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/424.98 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 424.98 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 102,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785.66/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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